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Just another WordPress siteMon, 02 Mar 2015 17:30:12 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1Tillamook joins the fun at the 2014 June Dairy Paradehttp://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/tillamook-joins-fun-2014-june-dairy-parade/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/tillamook-joins-fun-2014-june-dairy-parade/#commentsWed, 02 Jul 2014 17:30:10 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=19130It rained. It shined. It rained again. The liquid sunshine didn’t dampen the fun mood at the June Dairy Parade on Saturday, June. 28. The marchers kept marching, the dancers kept dancing and all of the assorted vehicles kept rolling along. This year’s theme was the “Sound of Moosic” and that led to a wide variety […]

]]>It rained. It shined. It rained again. The liquid sunshine didn’t dampen the fun mood at the June Dairy Parade on Saturday, June. 28. The marchers kept marching, the dancers kept dancing and all of the assorted vehicles kept rolling along.

This year’s theme was the “Sound of Moosic” and that led to a wide variety of decorations on everything from floats to cars.

Our own float celebrated the true music of Tillamook County, the sound of mooing.

Danielle Bull, Oregon dairy princess-ambassador, rides on the Tillamook float in the June Dairy Parade.

Members of the 2014 Oregon dairy princess court wave to the crowd during the June Dairy Parade.

Each year, a team of employees volunteers their time to construct and decorate a parade float for the June Dairy Parade specifically for the Oregon Dairy Princess-Ambassador and her court. Our float this year was a classic red barn with white trim, complete with a quilt block (in honor of the Tillamook County Quilt Trail) and carton of Tillamook Ice Cream hanging out in the hay loft. Surrounding the cute little barn were some of your typical farm animals—a chicken, pigs, horses and, of course, cows—albeit in balloon form, as well as the dairy princesses. Oregon Dairy Princess-Ambassador Danielle Bull and her first alternate, Liz Thomas, were front and center in this barnyard symphony.

Completing our entry was a Yum bus and a large walking brigade of members, employees and their families who handed out cheese samples and Tillamook kazoos!

Our float received second place in the agricultural floats division this year, and two of our semi-trucks, also entered in the parade, received third place in the individual trucks category.

Mark your calendars now for the fourth Saturday in June and we’ll see you at the 2015 June Dairy Parade.

]]>http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/tillamook-joins-fun-2014-june-dairy-parade/feed/0Join us at the June Dairy Paradehttp://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/join-us-june-dairy-parade/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/join-us-june-dairy-parade/#commentsThu, 26 Jun 2014 16:30:53 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=19103It is June Dairy Parade week! All across Tillamook County and several points beyond, floats are being built, instruments are being tuned, dancers are rehearsing, and cars and trucks are being polished to a high shine. The parade is Saturday, June 28, and there’s still a lot to do. We are some of those who […]

]]>It is June Dairy Parade week! All across Tillamook County and several points beyond, floats are being built, instruments are being tuned, dancers are rehearsing, and cars and trucks are being polished to a high shine. The parade is Saturday, June 28, and there’s still a lot to do. We are some of those who are still working on building and decorating a float for Saturday.

The theme for the parade this year is “The Sound of Moosic.” Since Julie Andrews isn’t available to sing atop a mountain built on our parade float, we decided to get creative with a different variation of the theme. You see, the sound of music that the hills in Tillamook County are alive with is actually the sound of mooing coming from barns and pastures.

Without giving too much away, I can tell you that over the next few days, we will finish constructing our little red barn and barnyard. Bling it all out with tons of fringe and festooning. And the rest you will just have to wait and see!

The Tillamook County June Dairy Parade is Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m. The parade begins at Goodspeed Park and runs down Third Street before turning on to Main Avenue.

]]>http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/join-us-june-dairy-parade/feed/0Clowning Around at the June Dairy Paradehttp://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/clowning-around-at-the-june-dairy-parade/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/clowning-around-at-the-june-dairy-parade/#commentsThu, 27 Jun 2013 16:30:43 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=13440The oohs and aahs of the crowd were heard long before the spectacle was in view. Was it a celebrity? Was it a superhero? Was it a Martian landing? No, no and no. It was much better. It was our Tillamook float in the Tillamook County June Dairy Parade, sponsored by the Tillamook County Creamery […]

]]>The oohs and aahs of the crowd were heard long before the spectacle was in view. Was it a celebrity? Was it a superhero? Was it a Martian landing? No, no and no. It was much better. It was our Tillamook float in the Tillamook County June Dairy Parade, sponsored by the Tillamook County Creamery Association. Yes, it was that spectacular. And yes, I am tooting our own horn.

This past weekend, Tillamook County celebrated June Dairy Month with the 56th annual June Dairy Parade. This year’s theme was “Clowning Around” and everyone was in full-on clown mode. There were horses dressed as clowns, cows dressed as clowns, cars dressed as clowns, and, of course, actual clowns. What did we do, you ask? We made a circus themed float. Tillie was dressed as a clown and our float was a spinning Ferris wheel. And every Ferris wheel needs riders, which in our case, were Tillamook dairy products all decked out in wigs, clown noses and giant sunglasses.

For several days leading up to the parade, a volunteer group of employees gathered in the evenings to build and decorate our float. They engineered the concept, constructed the Ferris wheel and then decorated the entire float.

The judges were in awe. They couldn’t stop talking about the Ferris wheel after returning to the review stand. They were so inspired that they awarded our Tillamook float the first place trophy in the agricultural floats division and the Grand Sweepstakes trophy as being the best entry overall.

Riding on the float were the Oregon state dairy princess-ambassador and the dairy princess-ambassador first alternate. The rest of the court walked alongside the float. But our float wasn’t the only entry making an impression. We also had our Loaf Love Tour Tillatruck to lead us down the parade route and a walking brigade of nearly 40 farmer-owners, employees and their families who handed out cheese portions, stickers and temporary tattoos. They were having a blast and were just “Clowning Around” along the parade route blowing bubbles, wearing silly noses and sunglasses. Two of our large Tillamook branded semi-trucks, both of which also won first place in the Individual Trucks category, brought up the rear.

It’s sad to have to disassemble our float after so many hours went into its creation. But the Ferris wheel will make a second parade appearance on August 3 at the Umatilla County Fair Parade… just in case you want to check it out for yourself. In the meantime, mark your calendar now for the 2014 Tillamook County June Dairy Parade, sponsored by TCCA. It is always the fourth Saturday in June. See you next year!

]]>http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/clowning-around-at-the-june-dairy-parade/feed/2Umatilla County Fair Parade: Got Cheese?http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/umatilla-county-fair-parade-got-cheese/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/umatilla-county-fair-parade-got-cheese/#commentsTue, 07 Aug 2012 16:30:33 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=9765TCCA employees and their families get ready to walk along the parade route “From Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels” and even cheese on wheels! That was the fun that could be had on August 4 at the Umatilla County Fair Parade in Hermiston, Ore. In Eastern Oregon, where our second cheesemaking plant is located, many […]

]]>TCCA employees and their families get ready to walk along the parade route

“From Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels” and even cheese on wheels! That was the fun that could be had on August 4 at the Umatilla County Fair Parade in Hermiston, Ore.

In Eastern Oregon, where our second cheesemaking plant is located, many of our local employees like to get involved in community activities. The Umatilla County Fair Parade is one event where they can let their creativity shine while having loads of fun. To prepare for the parade, a group of employees volunteered their time and decorated a float showcasing a miniature version of our cheesemaking plant pumping out Tillamook cheeses and being loaded onto a pallet ready to be shipped to Tillamook fans near and wide. A walking brigade of employees and their families handed out cheese along the parade route to the cheers of “I love Tillamook Cheese,” “Tillamook Cheese is awesome,” and, of course, “Give me cheese, give me cheese, give me cheese!” And the perfect way to transport the cheese along the parade route… why, a Tillamook cheese truck, of course, just miniaturized!

It may have been hot, hot, hot, but the group had fun, fun, fun at the evening parade. The Tillamook float and walking brigade was certainly one of the crowd’s favorites.

]]>http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/umatilla-county-fair-parade-got-cheese/feed/0Rain or Shine, It’s Always a Great Day for Cheese!http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/rain-or-shine-its-always-a-great-day-for-cheese/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/rain-or-shine-its-always-a-great-day-for-cheese/#commentsThu, 28 Jun 2012 21:00:35 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=8966With lots of coffee in our bellies, the smell of cows in the air, and excitement all around, the Loaf Love Tour pulled into Tillamook bright and early for a fun-filled day! On the agenda for the day were two store events, a booth at the farmer’s market, and most importantly the opportunity to drive one […]

]]>With lots of coffee in our bellies, the smell of cows in the air, and excitement all around, the Loaf Love Tour pulled into Tillamook bright and early for a fun-filled day! On the agenda for the day were two store events, a booth at the farmer’s market, and most importantly the opportunity to drive one of our Yums in the June Dairy Parade!

The theme of this year’s parade was “Just Milk It.” The Tillamook float took the theme to the extreme and had a literal representation of milk coming from Tilly into the Tillamook Cheese Factory and all of the delicious products then coming out of the factory! The float was so creative that it actually won the first place award!

Clouds didn’t prevent us from celebrating

Jammin’ Jason and I got the honor of leading the float in the Yum with giant smiles on our faces and lots of waving to the fans who came out! Although it started raining, that certainly didn’t scare away the parade-goers or our dedicated volunteers who followed behind us handing out buttons and Tilla-Moos to the crowd!

We had so much fun in the parade this year; it was great seeing everyone who came out to enjoy the festivities! We’re looking forward to the Hillsboro 4th of July Parade to celebrate our Independence and thank all of those who serve our country. We can’t wait to show off our Baby Loaf to all of our fans there as well!

]]>http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/rain-or-shine-its-always-a-great-day-for-cheese/feed/0Celebrating June Dairy Month at the June Dairy Paradehttp://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/celebrating-june-dairy-month-at-the-june-dairy-parade/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/celebrating-june-dairy-month-at-the-june-dairy-parade/#commentsThu, 28 Jun 2012 16:05:39 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=8974Volunteers wave to the crowd The liquid sunshine didn’t wash away the fun we had celebrating June Dairy Month during the Tillamook County June Dairy Parade on Saturday, June 23. The decorated cars still rolled down the road, the marching bands still marched, and the dancers still danced. And among all of the cleverly decorated […]

The liquid sunshine didn’t wash away the fun we had celebrating June Dairy Month during the Tillamook County June Dairy Parade on Saturday, June 23. The decorated cars still rolled down the road, the marching bands still marched, and the dancers still danced. And among all of the cleverly decorated floats was our own float, accompanied by a Loaf Love mini bus and walking brigade made up of TCCA employees and farmer-owners and their families.

Our mission: Use the parade’s theme, “Just Milk It,” to create a float for the Oregon Dairy Princess-Ambassador and her court to ride on in the parade. The result: One very cool looking float that not only took first place in the agricultural floats division, but was awarded Grand Sweepstakes for being the best entry overall.

Planning began in April. And several weeks and several build nights later, our float was ready for the parade. A group of TCCA employees, who volunteer their time and energy each year, conceptualized a miniature Tillamook Cheese Factory, complete with silver silos and a conveyor that delivered over-sized Tillamook products into a shopping bag. A little engineering, construction, painting, and attaching of silver fringe and sparkly bits, and our float was ready for the parade.

The crowds loved it! Or maybe they were cheering because we were handing out free cheese and loaf-ism buttons. Regardless, the float was impressive and we all had a wonderful time.

Mark your calendars now! The Tillamook County June Dairy Parade, sponsored by TCCA, is always the fourth Saturday in June. See you next year!

]]>http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/celebrating-june-dairy-month-at-the-june-dairy-parade/feed/0Extra Cheesy Peach Dayshttp://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/extra-cheesy-peach-days/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/extra-cheesy-peach-days/#commentsMon, 12 Sep 2011 16:24:31 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=3911The Loaf Love Tour at Peach Days in Brigham City, Utah The highlight of Brigham City’s Peach Days… Was it the rides? The food booths? The vendor tables? We think it was Tillamook Cheese! Whether it was at the parades or at the booth, there was a certain kind of energy and excitement that surrounded […]

The highlight of Brigham City’s Peach Days… Was it the rides? The food booths? The vendor tables? We think it was Tillamook Cheese! Whether it was at the parades or at the booth, there was a certain kind of energy and excitement that surrounded us. The Yums, as always, were a huge draw, and the Loafster in particular created a lot of buzz that echoed throughout all of Peach Days. Stories of cross country drives, struggles when climbing hills, and even stories of an occasional car fire were told by fellow VW owners. The Tillamook bean bag toss was fun for all ages, the buttons and the coupons were a huge hit; and the cheese, ahhhh, the cheese! Not only did each and every person that sampled our cheese leave with a smile, but the taste of the world’s best medium cheddar inspired hundreds to tell us their stories of how much fun they had when they visited our Cheese Factory. Some visit our factory on an annual basis and some haven’t been there for 30 years. But regardless of the time since their last visit, everyone recalls the experience with a smile.

Peach Days was a fun filled two days that came to an end far too soon. Being able to share in the enjoyment with Tillamook fans at events like this is the best thing about being a Brand Ambassador; and boy did Peach Days deliver! Thank you Peach Days, and thank you Utah, for welcoming us with open arms. I truly can’t wait for a return trip next year!

Next stop for the Loaf Love Tour: Denver! Let’s see if you can fill the shoes left by your predecessors in Utah. Hope you’re up for the challenge!

]]>http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/extra-cheesy-peach-days/feed/0Cheesy 4th of July Funhttp://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/cheesy-4th-of-july-fun/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/cheesy-4th-of-july-fun/#commentsWed, 06 Jul 2011 18:01:41 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=2657The Tillamook Cheese Loaf Love Tour at the Danville 4th of July Parade! There are so many opportunities to feel like a rock star while on the Loaf Love Tour, but the 4th of July Parade in Danville, CA had to be one of our highlights! We rose nice and early armed with 12,000 Tilla-Moos and […]

]]>The Tillamook Cheese Loaf Love Tour at the Danville 4th of July Parade!

There are so many opportunities to feel like a rock star while on the Loaf Love Tour, but the 4th of July Parade in Danville, CA had to be one of our highlights! We rose nice and early armed with 12,000 Tilla-Moos and gorgeous sunny skies. As soon as we arrived, we knew we were going to have a great time.

Our awesome VW Yum buses were in a staging area with helicopters, little league teams, local dignitaries, and, of course, lots of cheese-loving parade-goers decked out in their most patriotic gear. Once our buses got started on the route, there were seven of us toting portable coolers full of the World’s Best Medium Cheddar Cheese for the fans along the way. People were screaming for Tillamook Cheese and it energized me for our 2.5 mile trek. As I got started, I heard from a mom how great it was to get our all natural cheese as snacks rather than candy … as if I didn’t already feel great about being here – this made it even better!

Tillamook Cheese – made in the U.S.A.!

But the best moment of all was shortly after I refilled my cooler behind our Loafster convertible. The shoulder strap was tangled and I had to set it down to work it free. While I was stopped right in the middle of the parade route, both sides of the road started competing with screams of “cheese!” I cupped my hand to my ear and egged on the friendly competition. The screams went back and forth getting louder and louder. I finally declared a winner by running over and handing out tons of Tilla-Moos. And because I’m a softie, I ran to the other side and brought them their own tasty cheese samples, too!

Loaf Love Tour Brand Ambassador Noelle with her cooler bag full of Tilla-Moos

]]>http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/cheesy-4th-of-july-fun/feed/0A Slice of History: Tillamook County Celebrates Dairyhttp://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/a-slice-of-history-tillamook-county-celebrates-dairy/
http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/a-slice-of-history-tillamook-county-celebrates-dairy/#commentsWed, 22 Jun 2011 15:00:29 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=2489Historical photo: A float in the Tillamook June Dairy Parade June is Dairy Month! And since Tillamook County is a proud dairy community, the county is gearing up for fun and festivities and celebrating with the June Dairy Parade on Saturday, June 25. The national June Dairy Month promotion got started in 1937. But it […]

June is Dairy Month! And since Tillamook County is a proud dairy community, the county is gearing up for fun and festivities and celebrating with the June Dairy Parade on Saturday, June 25.

The national June Dairy Month promotion got started in 1937. But it appears that Tillamook was so proud of its dairy industry that the first local dairy celebration was held in the 1920s, so says an old-timer who watched the parade as a young lad. I don’t know what happened in all the years after that first parade, but the beginning of the annual celebration as we know it today kicked off in 1957.

Tillamook’s first June Dairy Month celebration had a number of activities, including a cow milking contest for the local mayors. Bob Ely, who was festival chairman and a TCCA employee, stated that “a good time was had by all,” even though the parade was delayed by rain. Nowadays the parade is held rain or shine. What’s a little rain?

By 1961 the event had turned into a festival. Four mayors competed in the cow milking contest; the Lions and Kiwanis groups held a tug-of-war contest; there were milk drinking and ice cream eating contests for fifth and sixth grade boys; two dances were held and, of course, the fourth annual June Dairy Parade, which concluded with the coronation of the Tillamook County Dairy Princess.

In 2003, TCCA began sponsoring the parade in an effort to keep the tradition active in the community. Today, Tillamook County’s June Dairy Parade is one of Oregon’s largest parades, averaging about 150 entries.

The 2011 parade will be Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m. Come and join the fun!

]]>Fourth grade students from East Elementary School in Tillamook, Oregon, marched in the Rose Festival Junior Parade (6/8/11).

Tillamook was proud to sponsor the Rose Festival Junior Parade yesterday in Portland, Oregon. Before the parade began, we passed out “Loafism” balloons that read “All You Need Is Loaf,” buttons, cow pens, and, of course, individual samples of Tillamook Medium Cheddar Cheese. Parade attendees were excited to get these items and to sport their “Loaf Love” for Tillamook!

Alongside two of our Loaf Love Tour buses, nearly 50 people represented Tillamook in the parade, including Jessica Budge (the Oregon Dairy Princess), Dennis and Nathan Lagler (Tillamook farmers), Loafy, and a group of special 4th graders from East Elementary School in Tillamook!

We want to send a huge thank you to all of the kids who made it, their awesome chaperones, their enthusiastic teacher Scott Rodman, and their gung-ho principle Greg English for working with us to make this all happen! From everyone at Tillamook Cheese: Thank You!